‘Gladiator II’ has sly Denzel whipping Rome into a frenzy
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HARRIET TUBMAN EVENT
Join Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black and Dr. Tiya Miles for a free book discussion, followed by a book signing, during the Miami Book Fair, Sunday, …
Health and Wellness
FDA OKs breakthrough cholesterol drug for high-risk patients
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a first-of-a-kind drug that lowers artery-clogging cholesterol more …
EU regulator recommends 1st license for malaria vaccine
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) _ The European Medicines Agency has recommended approving what would be the world’s first licensed malaria vaccine, …
Business
Study: Minorities in retail get paid less, promoted less
By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ African-American and Latino cashiers, salespeople and first-line managers are paid less, are less likely to be …
Wal-Mart to let workers add denim pants to work wardrobe
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Wal-Mart is hoping denim pants will raise the spirits of its more than 1.2 million …
Wendy’s to buy back stock, move will trim Peltz’s stake
NEW YORK (AP) _ The Wendy’s Co. board of directors approved a new $1.4 billion stock buyback plan that will also trim Chairman Nelson Peltz’s …
Education
Eyeing Tesla, college offers new 4-year degree in logistics
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ A community college in Reno is becoming the first in Nevada to establish a new four-year degree in logistics to help …
NU Board of Regents OKs tuition hike over next 2 years
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Students at the University of Nebraska will pay more in tuition over the next two years after the university’s Board of …
School officials investigate teacher’s ‘fat shaming’ lesson
CENTEREACH, N.Y. (AP) _ Officials at a Long Island high school are investigating a teacher who used a class lesson to make fun of girls …
Sports
Western Conference Seminfinals Clippers-Rockets Playoff Capsule
By The Associated Press No. 2 Houston Rockets (56-26, 4-1) VS. No. 3 Los Angeles Clippers (56-26, 4-3). Season Series: Split, 2-2. Each team won once at …
Plan LeB: LeBron may be more aggressive vs. Bulls in Game 2
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) _ LeBron James leaned against a padded basket stanchion and spun a ball on his index …
IOC chief: Small nations like New Zealand could host games
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) _ International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach says there’s no reason a small nation such as New Zealand shouldn’t aspire to …
